Anya, Merciless Angel (Commander)

Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
These legends might have been second-fiddle in their own precons, but that doesn't mean they're all forgettable; in fact, some are the best!
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Fields of Strife
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Rubble Rouser
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Erode
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Heartless Hidetsugu
52%inclusion150 decks290 decks
51%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
61%inclusion178 decks290 decks
49%synergy
Quietus Spike
38%inclusion110 decks290 decks
37%synergy
Roiling Vortex
36%inclusion104 decks290 decks
36%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
35%inclusion102 decks290 decks
35%synergy
Brash Taunter
40%inclusion115 decks290 decks
34%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
36%inclusion104 decks290 decks
34%synergy
Take the Bait
39%inclusion113 decks290 decks
33%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
43%inclusion125 decks290 decks
33%synergy
Descent into Avernus
36%inclusion105 decks290 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
60%inclusion174 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion160 decks290 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion151 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
51%inclusion149 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Palm
50%inclusion146 decks290 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion135 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
45%inclusion130 decks290 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion127 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion116 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion104 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion53 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion53 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion43 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion37 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Lyra Dawnbringer
34%inclusion99 decks290 decks
32%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
32%inclusion94 decks290 decks
26%synergy
Firemane Commando
31%inclusion90 decks290 decks
27%synergy
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
31%inclusion89 decks290 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
29%inclusion83 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Harsh Mentor
28%inclusion82 decks290 decks
28%synergy
Balefire Liege
27%inclusion77 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion74 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
25%inclusion73 decks290 decks
24%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
24%inclusion71 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
23%inclusion67 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
23%inclusion66 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
22%inclusion64 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion61 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Reckoner
21%inclusion60 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Exemplar of Light
19%inclusion49 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
18%inclusion53 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
18%inclusion51 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Firemane Avenger
16%inclusion46 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Herald of War
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Tectonic Giant
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
14%inclusion41 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
14%inclusion41 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
13%inclusion37 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
12%inclusion34 decks287 decks
11%synergy
Resplendent Angel
12%inclusion34 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Truefire Captain
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Stuffy Doll
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
-8%synergy
Dazzling Angel
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
9.3%inclusion27 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Angel of Finality
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion108 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Wear // Tear
30%inclusion86 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion78 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
22%inclusion63 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion49 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Helix
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion43 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Arcbond
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Price of Progress
14%inclusion41 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Comeuppance
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Master Warcraft
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
-7%synergy
Demand Answers
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Chance for Glory
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Big Score
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion19 decks268 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Earthquake
30%inclusion88 decks290 decks
29%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
30%inclusion86 decks290 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion83 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
26%inclusion76 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion75 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
23%inclusion68 decks290 decks
22%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
20%inclusion58 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Cut a Deal
20%inclusion57 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
19%inclusion56 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion53 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion52 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
16%inclusion46 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion37 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion34 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Star of Extinction
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Deafening Clarion
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion68 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion66 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion59 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
19%inclusion54 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
18%inclusion52 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion43 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion37 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Norn's Annex
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Pariah's Shield
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
-10%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
34%inclusion99 decks290 decks
28%synergy
Manabarbs
31%inclusion89 decks290 decks
30%synergy
Spellshock
28%inclusion82 decks290 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion73 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
21%inclusion61 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion59 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion49 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
12%inclusion35 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion35 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Personal Sanctuary
12%inclusion34 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Pariah
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Legion
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Citadel of Pain
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Repercussion
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Maximum Carnage
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Warleader's Call
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Fighter Class
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Forge Anew
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Pyrohemia
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
-6%synergy
Banishing Light
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ire
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Burning Earth
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Wanderer
20%inclusion57 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
39%inclusion113 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
37%inclusion106 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion94 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion48 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion48 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
15%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion37 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
-6%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Archway
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion242 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion229 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
55%inclusion160 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion140 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion101 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion98 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion61 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Boros Cluestone
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion284 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion284 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion237 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
66%inclusion192 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Boros Garrison
50%inclusion146 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion146 decks290 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion128 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
44%inclusion127 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
43%inclusion126 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion124 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion121 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion116 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion108 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion83 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion83 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion76 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion68 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
20%inclusion59 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion52 decks290 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion52 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion50 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion50 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion41 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-4%synergy